A campaign has been discovered where 14 trojanized npm packages are distributing the RedC2 4.0 Linux backdoor. This backdoor features AI-assisted command and control (C2) capabilities. The incident underscores the increasing threat of supply-chain attacks, where compromised open-source dependencies can serve as an entry point for malware, and highlights the growing integration of AI into offensive cyber tools. AI
IMPACT Highlights the increasing use of AI in developing sophisticated malware and the associated supply-chain risks.
RANK_REASON Discovery of malware using AI capabilities and an open-source distribution vector.
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